A house explosion in Carrollton, Texas, which injured one person, was caused by a gas leak into a sewer line, according to the city's fire chief. Fire and rescue teams responded promptly, extinguishing the fire and transporting one individual to the hospital, though their condition remains undisclosed.
Experts acknowledge that gas leaking into sewer lines is a recognized risk, often caused by cross bores where gas lines are mistakenly installed through existing utility lines. This becomes particularly hazardous during sewer pipe cleaning.
Memphis Lifts Boil-Water Advisory After Cold-Weather Pipe Bursts
After five days, Memphis (Tennessee) Light, Gas and Water lifted the boil-water advisory affecting over 600,000 people in the city. The advisory was a response to freezing temperatures causing widespread pipe bursts.
The cold spell impacted not just Memphis but also numerous other Tennessee water systems, leading to boil-water notices and operational issues across the state. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported that over two dozen water systems were under advisory, and 19 counties faced water utility challenges.
Sinkhole Repaired in New Jersey After Sewer Line Collapse
A significant sinkhole that emerged in Delran, New Jersey, following a sewer line collapse is being addressed by repair crews. Officials have confirmed that the 25-foot-wide and 15-foot-deep hole has been filled, with efforts now focused on acquiring asphalt supplies for final repairs.
